86,961 new COVID-19 cases in India, tally reaches 54,87,580
New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 tally reached 54.88 lakh with 86,961 people being infected in the past 24 hours, while 43,96,399 people have recuperated so far pushing the national recovery rate to 80.12 per cent on Sunday, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 54,87,580, while the death toll climbed to […]
3,000 litres of illicit kerosene seized in south Kashmir’s Pulwama, 2 arrested
Awantipora: Police on Monday arrested two persons and recovered around 3000 litres of subsidized kerosene from their possession in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The duo identified as Uzair Ahmad Ganie resident of Samboora Pampore and Faisal Ahmad Mir of Panzgam village of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district were held by the police at Khinbugh village of […]
Handicrafts sector
In the past there used to be a debate whether tourism or handicrafts was the backbone of Kashmir economy and most of the analysts would say that handicrafts was the main economic plank of Kashmir. This sector has suffered heavily due to the turmoil in the past three decades in general and from the unrest […]
Army porter slips to death in north Kashmir
A local army porter from Ring-Bala Machil in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district slipped to death on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday, reported a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO). An unidentified official told the agency identified the local porter as Muhammad Rafiq Khan, son of Asadullah Shah, a resident of ring Bala Machil. The […]
Militant attack security forces in Nowgam of Srinagar, no loss of life or injury
Suspected militants on Monday attacked ROP party of CRPF in Nowgam area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. Official sources told GNS that militants fired upon CRPF party of 110 BN. However in this incident no loss of life or injury has been reported Meanwhile whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.(GNS)
LAC standoff: Corps Commanders meet today, MEA official in India team
More than a week after Indian and Chinese foreign ministers reached an agreement in Moscow on a five-point approach to resolve the military standoff in eastern Ladakh, the sixth round of the Corps Commander-level talks will be held on Monday morning. Sources in the defence establishment confirmed that the delegation will, for the first time since May, […]
Youth of J&K full of talent; have immense potential: Lt Governor
Declares open Police Premier League in Srinagar SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the youth of J&K have immense potential and can play a significant role in bringing positive change. He said this while inaugurating the Police Premier League Cricket Tournament at Cricket Stadium, Sonawar, here today. Addressing the gathering in the […]
Lt Governor inaugurates ‘Brainstorming on implementation of NEP-2020 in J&K’
Emphasizes student feedback, teachers’ training Calls for timely implementation of key provisions of NEP-2020. Advises institution of annual awards for research and innovation New Education Policy contains features of Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: “ National Education Policy 2020 is not only a historic and holistic document but for the first time, […]
Nearly 17 Lakh People Get Domicile Certificates In J&K: Centre In Lok Sabha
New Delhi: As many as 16.79 lakh people in Jammu and Kashmir have been given domicile certificates so far, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed Lok Sabha on Sunday. Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said, as per the information provided by the Jammu and Kashmir administration, a total of 21,13,879 people […]
“2G Enough For E-Learning”: Centre Defends Throttled Internet In Kashmir
New Delhi: Internet restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir are in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, the central government told parliament on Sunday, adding that the throttled speeds are enough for digital education and public health services especially critical amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The internet services are already available in Kashmir on fixed […]